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Organisation The ShortSeaShipping Promotion Center is operated by the Verein zur Forderung des Kurzstreckenseeverkehrs e.V.. It is a public private partnership of the German Ministry of Transport, the federal states of Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Schleswig-Holstein as well as short sea carriers, forwarders, terminals, ports, shipbrokers and the inland navigation association. Our organisation was founded on the 9th of May 2001. Operational work started on the 2nd of July 2001 in offices at the German Ministry of Transport in Bonn. Target groups Shipping industry Forwarders and transport companies Logistics provider Targets Our aim is to promote a stronger use of intra European short sea shipping as well as inland waterways and to assist industry, trade and forwarders in their specific transport requirements. Together with shippers and logistics providers we create intermodal concepts including transportation via waterways. In accordance with our statute we operate absolutely neutral regarding companies and ports. Competency Development of one stop shopping logistics concepts including short sea transport Providing of information about availability of intra European short sea transport network and news Extensive database of intra European shipping services, agents and destination areas Assistance with institutions/politics and authorities to help realise project support Services We work with no commercial links at very favourable prices Logistics performance > < Advantages One stop shopping of the entire supply chain Easy handling / communication Efficient and quick information from one source Clear responsibility Dynamic adaptation to transport demands Independence from seasonal bottlenecks in transportation capacities Reliable delivery without an increase in costs High sailing frequency and reliable planning with the intelligent use of ports and containers as a buffer store (without transhipment of the goods). The floating warehouse creates a pipe-line effect. Prompt reaction of the supplier to market requirements Greater flexibility to customer demands Floating warehouse Reduced need for warehouse capacities On schedule pre- and oncarriage at short notice High performance in short booking windows Efficient delivery performance and quality The ShortSeaShipping Promotion Center is operated by the Verein zur Forderung des Kurzstreckenseeverkehrs e.V. CPS - ShortSeaShipping Promotion Center - Germany